CompoundsChemistry has never been so much fun! I mentioned a couple of life science-related iPhone and iPod Touch apps recently and I could have very well included the following app too: Compounds (Well, technically I couldn’t because it’s rather new, only a week old!).

So, what does it do? Compounds is a stoichiometry “grams-to-moles” calculator and works like a charm:

1. Add compounds to the beaker.
2. Rotate iPhone to enter the formula.
3. Type in the formula for each compound using the Period Table as a keyboard.
4. Enter the coefficients (or ratios).
5. Shake! to solve.
6. Adjust the amount in grams of any compound and see the results immediately.

I’ve had the privilege of giving it a test run and I must say it’s pretty cool. The “shake to solve” feature is great!

Keep in mind that it’s not a Periodic Table app, it just presents the periodic table as an easier way to type in your compounds. Nice touch, if I must say so.

It’s not yet available for download at the App Store so I can’t provide a direct link, but be sure to find the link here when it does become available.

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